Bengaluru schools, Anganwadis to remain closed today amid heavy rain across city

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy rain and thunderstorms for the next three hours.

In light of the persistent rainfall in Bengaluru, the District collector announced a holiday for all schools and Anganwadis in the city on Monday, ANI reported.

The decision was made as a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of students and staff.(PTI)

The decision was made as a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of students and staff amid the ongoing weather conditions, which have caused waterlogging and traffic disruptions across several parts of Bengaluru.

All other degree courses, post-graduate programs, diplomas, engineering, and ITIs have not been declared a holiday.

The announcement was made verbally due to the urgency of the decision, with an official order expected to follow soon.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy rain and thunderstorms for the next three hours.

Bengaluru residents react

Bengaluru residents took to X (formerly Twitter) to share their concerns as heavy rains lashed the city early in the morning. One user pointed out, “This is now on a stretch of the Outer Ring Road (ORR) that usually doesn’t get inundated. If you don’t absolutely need to be out, stay home.”

Another user warned, "Heavy rain has been hitting Southeast Bengaluru for the past few hours—unprecedented for late October! Roads are likely waterlogged. Work from home if you can, and keep the kids indoors."

The Bengaluru Traffic Police has issued a series of advisories warning commuters about waterlogging and slow-moving traffic in multiple areas across the city. Several key routes are affected due to rainwater accumulation, leading to significant disruptions.

According to the advisory, areas such as the CID Office, Palace Road, Gajendra Nagar, Nellasandra, Hosur Road, Siddapur Road, Wilson Garden, Jayamahal Road, JC Nagar, Coffee Board Layout, Bannerghatta Road, and Jayanagar are experiencing slow-moving traffic due to waterlogging. Commuters have been requested to cooperate with the traffic authorities and avoid these areas, if possible.